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Suffolk Positive Futures: Annual report 2023-2024

A group of young people complete football drills in a park.

“I am delighted to support Suffolk Positive Futures through my crime and disorder reduction fund. I have seen first-hand the positive impact that Suffolk Positive Futures can have on young people. The project offers young people a positive alternative to crime and violence, giving them positive role models and an opportunity to gain qualifications. It is a chance to set them on the right path to be a good citizen and make a positive contribution to Suffolk.”

– Tim Passmore, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner

Suffolk Positive Futures attempts to make Suffolk a safer place by engaging with and directly delivering interventions to young people.

These interventions focus on outreach sport sessions that are available on a young person’s doorstep, in the communities most at need. The project also delivers alternative curriculum provision in schools.

Suffolk Positive Futures aims to transform young people’s lives and make a significant impact on reducing crime and youth violence in local communities, while promoting positive emotional wellbeing.

Our staff reach out to young people within their community, at times when they need support the most. Staff are known and trusted within the key areas.

The service is funded by the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner as well as a number of local partners.

Outcomes of service

In doing so, Suffolk Positive Futures aims to support:

  • young people in local communities making positive decisions,
  • a reduction in anti-social behaviour levels,
  • exit routes into other provision, volunteering and/or employment opportunities,
  • young people integrating with their local community,
  • social return on investment,
  • young people improving their levels of health and fitness,
  • young people improving their confidence, self-esteem, and discipline, and
  • young people gaining a sense of pride and respect for their local communities, thereby raising aspirations.

“The impact of the Catch22 Suffolk Positive Futures programme is clearly evident, with the project making a real and sustainable difference to the lives of hundreds of the most vulnerable young people in Suffolk.”

– Colin Grogan, Chairman of Suffolk Positive Futures Steering Group

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